3. To give of itself, its representatives, and committee members the time, effort, and work essential for an effective council

4. To establish procedures for the Council and the Council's committees which foster involvement, honesty, communication, and collaboration

5. To be a sounding board for the needs and wishes of the Parish

6. To generate a greater degree of involvement on the part of all parishioners

7. To assist parishioners in recognizing their need to exercise their apostolate both in the Church and in the world, in both spiritual and temporal orders

8. To assist parishioners in understanding and adjusting to the Church's views relating to concepts of collegiality, service, authority, and responsibility as well as to preserve the best traditions of the Church

9. To implement policy and procedures set forth by the Archdiocese, Pastor, staff, and Pastoral Council